Category: ev

Waymo’s Jaguar EV hits public roads for self-driving tests

[ad_1] During the tests, Waymo has put a safety driver inside, ready to take control if anything goes awry. It’s a significant step for Waymo towards adding the self-driving cars to its ride-hailing fleet, which it plans to do next year. Waymo revealed last year it was adding I-Pace EVs to its self-driving fleet. The […]

Tesla’s mystery test car may be a Model S refresh

[ad_1] If you’re wondering, it didn’t appear to be a Model Y — the upcoming crossover has lights like those on the Model 3, not to mention a conspicuously raised rear end that wasn’t present here. There is the possibility that this is just a “sloppy wrapping job,” as the eyewitness initially suspected. That doesn’t […]

Tesla starts selling used Model 3 cars online

[ad_1] As with Tesla’s existing used car sales, each vehicle has to go through a 70-point inspection and comes with either a four-year, 50,000-mile warranty or a two-year, 100,000-mile warranty. In theory, you won’t have to worry that the previous owner ran down the battery or was hiding a production defect. There are reasons you […]

BMW teases M concept car blending technology and performance

[ad_1] Where the Vision iNEXT used tech to offer a more luxurious, hands-off ride, the Vision M Next will rely on it to “enhance driving pleasure.” This will be the anti-autonomous car, in other words — it’s all about making manual control more exciting. While it’s not certain what that entails, it’s easy to imagine […]

Rivian will repurpose used EV batteries for solar power in Puerto Rico

[ad_1] Rivian will use the 135kw packs from its development vehicles as second-life batteries in Adjuntas, a city that was severely impacted by Hurricane Maria in 2017. In the event of future power outages, the microgrid will provide electricity to core businesses. At other times, the system will offset day-to-day electricity bills. The project is […]

Elon Musk talks up Tesla’s ‘Cyberpunk truck,’ and 400-mile range EVs

[ad_1] Among the anecdotes revealed during Musk’s speech or in response to questions from investors, we heard that Tesla plans for the Model Y crossover to be “vegan” and free of animal products like leather, even though making a heated steering wheel without it has been tough. Of course, the Model Y is just one […]

Mazda will offer an EV in 2020

[ad_1] The automaker is catching up on hybrids, too, with plug-in models (notice the plural) coming in “2021 or 2022.” Not that Mazda has much choice. The EU is tightening its emissions targets, and Mazda’s fleet CO2 output is well above where it needs to be by 2021. If Mazda doesn’t produce more eco-friendly cars, […]

Rivian’s electric trucks can charge each other

[ad_1] Scaringe also confirmed the availability of previously-patented auxiliary battery packs. So long as you don’t need all your available cargo space, you could toss in extra batteries if the 400-mile maximum range isn’t enough. The features add to the list of promises Rivian has made about its vehicles, which start hitting the market with […]

Walmart has more than 120 fast EV charging stations in 34 states

[ad_1] Most of the existing stations are placed at stores near key highways, although there are “dozens” more due near large urban areas. As before, the chargers range in power from 150kW to 350kW, offering enough speed for both the latest EVs as well as upcoming models that can take advantage of higher charging rates. […]